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1 Mi to Park & Waterfront! Seattle Home w/ Balcony

Cottage near Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle

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A patio with outdoor furniture, a table, and an umbrella.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view into another room.
A two-story house with a brown roof, beige walls, and a front porch.
A living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, a clock, and a window with curtains.
A stone wall with a metal railing, a paved pathway, and lush greenery.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Seattle, WA
  • Place, Golden Gardens Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunset Hill Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Shilshole Bay Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Seattle

Seaside stay .With a stay at this North Beach-Blue Ridge cottage, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Golden Gardens Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Shilshole Bay Marina. Also, National Nordic Museum is within 3 miles (5 km) and Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Golden Gardens Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sunset Hill Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Blue Ridge Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Shilshole Bay Marina - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Pike Place Market - 28 min drive - 12.2 miles

Getting around

  • Roosevelt Station - 12 min drive
  • Edmonds Station - 24 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dick's Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gourmet Latte - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mabel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ridge Coffee House - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1 Mi to Park & Waterfront! Seattle Home w/ Balcony

Bursting with personality, this Puget Sound vacation rental places you a mile from the water, via the sandy beach at Golden Gardens Park, and offers easy proximity to downtown from its woodsy setting. Tackle an ambitious itinerary, take it easy in nature, or find your own perfect mix as this 2-bedroom, 2-bath home — with 2 Smart TVs, a fully equipped kitchen, and a 2-level interior — lets you explore effortlessly with your loved ones while fulfilling your daily needs.

-- THE PROPERTY --

STR-OPLI-23-000452 | Patio w/ Dining Table & Gas Grill | Ample Parking

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Living Room: Twin Sleeper Chair | Loft: Full Sleeper Chair | Additional Sleeping: Portable Crib

OUTDOOR LIVING: Balcony, front porch w/ seating, yard, gas grill
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, decorative fireplace, DVD player, board games, books, central A/C, electric heat
KITCHEN: Fridge, stove & oven, dishwasher, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, toaster oven, drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, blender, electric tea kettle, organic coffee, tea & snacks, trash bags, paper towels
GENERAL: Free WiFi, iron & board, towel warmer, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, towels & linens, hangers, toddler car seat & stroller
FAQ: Stairs to access, 2 exterior security cameras (facing out)
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), gravel lot (RV/trailer parking, additional vehicles, half-block away)

-- THE LOCATION --

FIND A PARK: Golden Gardens Park (1 mile), Green Lake Park (4 miles), Olympic Sculpture Park (7 miles), Waterfront Park (8 miles)
SEATTLE SPECIALITIES: Fremont Troll (5 miles), Chihuly Garden and Glass (7 miles), Museum of Pop Culture (7 miles), Space Needle (7 miles), Pike Place Market (8 miles), The Seattle Great Wheel (8 miles), Uwajimaya Seattle (11 miles), Kubota Garden (19 miles)
BRING THE KIDS: Woodland Park Zoo (4 miles), Pacific Science Center (7 miles), Seattle Aquarium (8 miles), The Museum of Flight (16 miles)
AIRPORT: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (20 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: The wood-burning fireplace is not available for guest use
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is on the right corner above the garage, facing the driveway and front walkway area. Camera 2 is on the back left corner of the house, facing the yard. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR-OPLI-23-000452

Property is also known as

488801

Frequently asked questions

How close is 1 Mi to Park & Waterfront! Seattle Home w/ Balcony to the airport?

This cottage is 7.7 mi (30-min drive) away from the Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 1 Mi to Park & Waterfront! Seattle Home w/ Balcony have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is 1 Mi to Park & Waterfront! Seattle Home w/ Balcony to the beach?

This cottage is 14.4 mi (37-min drive) from Alki Beach.

Does 1 Mi to Park & Waterfront! Seattle Home w/ Balcony offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 1 Mi to Park & Waterfront! Seattle Home w/ Balcony?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Clearwater Casino (8.1 mi) is nearby.

What time is check-in at 1 Mi to Park & Waterfront! Seattle Home w/ Balcony?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 1 Mi to Park & Waterfront! Seattle Home w/ Balcony?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does 1 Mi to Park & Waterfront! Seattle Home w/ Balcony have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does 1 Mi to Park & Waterfront! Seattle Home w/ Balcony have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is 1 Mi to Park & Waterfront! Seattle Home w/ Balcony to downtown Seattle?

This cottage is 6.8 mi away from Seattle.

1 Mi to Park & Waterfront! Seattle Home w/ Balcony Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet neighborhood not far from the city. Bus stop at the top of the street, beach and marina at the bottom. Host very available and accommodating.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

crystal e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden storybook cottage in quiet neighborhood. Nooks and crannies full of art and personality. Lots of stairs will lead to beautiful views out of every window.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything needed was available. The listing of shops nearby very useful. The larder in the kitchen was amazing.All the rooms were very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, indeed magical property in an amazing location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely everything; kitchen larder, bathrooms living room upstairs was completely stocked. Much more thought has gone into providing an excellent stay than could have been anticipated. Since I travel to Seattle to see family once or twice every year, this is where I will try to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karri f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location , beautiful home, responsive host
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great, with lots of little eclectic touches. Loved all the garden figures and fruit trees. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! The manager was amazing! Very responsive. House was beautiful and very clean. So many game and outside games. We all enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved Happy Valley House

We went to a wedding in Ballard and this was the perfect place to stay. The owners were very accomodating and the house itself had so much to offer. Our stay will be a part of fond memories for years to come.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming house - Great location

My husband and I made a short trip to Seattle to visit our daughter and this house was perfect! Very well stocked with eclectic decor and tons of charm. Excellent location and easy check in and check out process. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Valley

We loved this house! It was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. The location was perfect and the neighborhood was very quiet. It was great to be able to walk for coffee and to the beach. Thank you to the hosts for letting us stay in their awesome home.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A feel of being welcomed.

Very welcoming. Great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Welcoming

The cottage was perfect for our family, from games and toys for the children to thoughtful amenities for the adults. The hosts provided helpful instructions for everything and were responsive to our questions. The cottage was beautiful and we would like to stay again on our next visit to the Seattle area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lisa

Nice stay at a quaint house.

Jon was very good at communicating details before and during our stay, which we appreciated. This ended up being a better location than we first thought - once we discovered the 17 bus stopped at a nearby corner and helped with the commute to the downtown area. Be prepared for stairs - we knew there were stairs from the pictures and description, but didn't realize there were quite so many to get into the house!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable getaway

My son, daughter-in-law, their 14 month old toddler and I stayed at this lovely home. It was very comfortable and everything was provided for our needs. It did take a little bit of baby proofing for a one-year-old on the move, but it was well worth it. it was close to everything we wanted to do, including a trip to the zoo
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy. We appreciated Jon's more detailed description of how to get to the house. Be prepared for stairs - a few more than we anticipated. Jon was very good with communications.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betty N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy valley house

cute, nice house on nice property, with a qwerky flare, but very comfortable. Quiet neighborhood. well decorated, plenty of sleeping room for families, or friends. Owners were very available for questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very unique

Very seamless process for check-in. Very responsive by text to any needs. Fun decorations and random themes. Cozy home. Only recommendation is to replace the stove. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Niki P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little piece of paradise

Our stay was absolutely wonderful. The house was lovely. I was here with my family celebrating my 60th birthday we had a great time exploring Seattle during the day and how fabulous to come home to this sweet little sanctuary. Everyone had their own space to relax in. I loved the kitchen (the windows :) coming home and cooking our purchases from Pike market. Evenings out by the fire ring were so sweet and relaxing. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others. Thank you for all of the extra touches that made our trip more special.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Really Fun Place!

This was our second time staying at Happy Valley, and it was just as great as the first time! Jon & Kara are very responsive hosts, and try their best to think of all the little things that go into making a great experience for their guests. We loved having a nice outdoor area and plenty of room to stretch out inside as well. This is not a cookie-cutter hotel type of place; instead, it is a house filled with color, creative personality, nice furnishings and a sense of humor. It is a very special place!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy getaway

A cozy getaway a lot of privacy for a neighborhood property very close to the beach with great backyard activities. Weather was outstanding Pull out bed for fourth bed leaves a little bit to be desired. Only negative of property
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Fun...fun....fun

So enjoyed this place. Lots of nostalgia to explore and have fun with. Superb location to the beach and downtown Seattle, as well as the zoo. Older home with the laughable squeaks some of us grew up with. Fit our family of 4 adults, a baby and a toddler perfect. Lots of entertainment for the 4 yr old. Hosts, Jon and Kara were easy to deal with and very accommodating. Very relaxing area. Nice remodel upstairs Would love to return sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loads of Fun

Fabulous and quirky house full of nostalgia and really fun art. Loved the house for our family. The upstairs was such a neat place with a beautifully remodeled bathroom. The whole family could fit. Lots of good vibes and squeaky charm. Jon and Kara are wonderful hosts and easy to connect with. Our 4 year old granddaughter wanted to stay longer and the 9 month old baby slept great. Can't say enough good things. The location was excellent and easy to get to the beach. Try it out if you like some old fashioned fun!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My sister and I turned our concert trip into a weekend getaway for our family! My niece (10), Nephew (14), and mom joined us and we LOVED the house. Lots of communication and information about events in the area, there is a scavenger hunt in the house to help entertain the kiddos as well as plenty of space to play games and relax. There were so many beautiful parts of the home as well as the cool snails outside and beautiful greenery! It did rain, as expected but did not dampen the quality family time. Grocery store is also close to the home as well as a great coffee shop!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Merry B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Comfortable house!

This house served us well (couple and kids who took the upstairs, grandma who took downstairs). We are a family who like to cook together which was ok in the small sized kitchen but we would have liked some more pans to be able to cook a dinner and better knives to prepare it. Kitchen would become higher points with attention to a coherent set of dishes, pans , knives, cutlery and essentials. Kind touch with waters in fridge upstairs and down and great coffee setup. We felt welcome.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023